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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.52, 17,107.19 and 6,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.52, 17,107.19 and 6,807.52 is: 9,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.52 : 17,107.19 = 6,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.52/17,107.19 = 6,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.52x = 17,107.19 × 6,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.52x = 116,457,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,457,563.82/12,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.37

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